Compare Trail Run around Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara by Wakawaka Adventures vs 7-day Vacation in Tanzania for families (2 adults and 2 children) by Ker & Downey Africa
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Duration | 9 days | 7 days |
Price From | Check price | $ 5,683 |
Price Per Day | Check price | $ 812 |
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Trip Style | Group tour | Private guided tour |
Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Discover this 9 days Trail Run, drive to remote area village and we will go all the way to Gekumu Rambo primary school and we will spend some time at the school to plant some trees. Also we will explore around Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara and many other exciting places. |
Travel to Tanzania, where you can get to experience the Ngorongoro Crater as the lodge is on the edge of the Crater, Serengeti National Park and Lake Manyara. On this package 2 children 6 and under are complimentary for accommodation (just pay for concessions, flights, park fees, game package and tourism levy). |
Day 1: Arrive at Kilimajaro Airport
Accomodation:-The lodge Tellamande (Double Room)
Welome at airport and transfer to Arusha
Day 2: Running trail from Makuyuni village to Mtowambu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Twiga campsite (hut)- Single Room
Number of km run: 20km
Elevation +: 530 m
Elevation -: 760 m
We take a minivan to Makuyuni vallage 23 km to Mtowambu will start running from Makuyuni to mto wa mbu (Mosquito River in Swahili), mto wa mbu is a unique village situated on the road to the national parks in Northern Tanzania. Mto wa Mbu is unique due to its ethnic diversity, where over 120 different ethnic groups are currently residing in the same small area.in mto wa mbu You can visit a banana beer pub run by a Chagga family, Sandawe people making traditional bow and arrows, as well as find Maasai warriors grazing their cattle in the surrounding pastures on the way to mto wa mbu.
Day 3: Lake Manyara Running Trail
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Jambo Rooms (Budget Hotel)-Double Room
Number of km run: 21km
Elevation +: 580 m
Elevation -: 800 m
From Twiga campsite where you start running your way to Lake Manyara, alongside the park (not directly inside). Many animals can be seen on the way though such as wildbeest, zebra, giraffe, baboons and many bird species. Later drive back from Mto wa Mbu to Karatu (Jambo Rooms).
Day 4: Karatu country run to lake and mountain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Jambo Rooms (Budget Hotel)-Double Room
Number of km run: 22km
Elevation +: 620 m
Elevation -: 882 m
This day we will be running to a peaceful country side this Karatu country runn is a nice touch to get a taste of real Tanzania. Start in town and work your way down to the Karatu lake, walk further to the mountain. Once you reach the top of the mountain you will be surprised of the breathtaking view around. On the way you can see and visit local families and see the way of their life. Overnight at Jambo Rooms
Day 5: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Running Trail and Hiking
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Jambo Rooms (Budget Hotel) Double Room
Number of km run:22 km
Elevation +: 700m
Elevation -: 1002 m
From Jambo Rooms, Karatu make your way to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, running your way and hiking through the nature. Go to a waterfall, visi Iraq tribe and explore the magnificent elephant caves. Zebra, wildbeest easily seen on the way, elephants, baboons and other small animals. Later go back to Karatu.
Day 6: Running Trail to Coffee Plantation (border of Ngorongoro)
Accommodation: Coffee Rest house – (Midrange Hotel) - Double Room
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Number of km run: 21km
Elevation +: 564 m
Elevation -: 785 m
From Karatu you will be running to a quiet, relaxing place, Coffee Plantation Resthouse is the place to spend a peaceful day. until you reach the Coffee Resthouse which is located on the borders of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On site you will be able to see the coffee planations, learn about how its made. Avocado trees and other vegetable plantations also on site. Nearby you can walk to see the local families living the true African way. Possibility to see elephants in distant forest. Overnight coffee Rest House
Day 7: Running Trail Close to Hadzabe and Datoga
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Jambo Rooms (Budget Hotel) - Double Room
Number of km run: 22km
Elevation +: 510 m
Elevation -: 720m
Start from coffee rest house very early morning. We will run to the Hadzabe Tribe gate live in the dry terrain near Lake Eyasi, south of Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania. They have existed in this region for over 3000 years. The Hadzabe people are nomads and thus don’t live in the same place for long. They only set up camp for several days or even months and then when they have harvested the resources of their current location, they move to another area. Their moves are normally influenced by climate changes and the availability of wild fruits and vegetation for their animals. They build homes by weaving small huts out of sticks from the euphorbia bush. The Hadzabe use bows, arrows and spears to hunt for food. They eat roots, meat, wild fruits and use alternative medicine to treat their illnesses. They utilize sticks and grass to start fires. Their unique lifestyle makes a stay with them an interesting and stimulating experience. Drive back to Karatu in afternoon.
Day 8: Eco-friendly trail running
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Coffee Rest house - Cultural Life Tanzania (Budget Hotel) - Double Room
Number of km run: 19km
Elevation +: 507m
Elevation -: 710 m
This day we will start running from Karatu to the remote area village and we will go all the way to Gekumu Rambo primary school and we will spend some time at the school to plant some trees at the school late we will get lunch with children after lunch we will play with children and then go back to Karatu and overnight at our hotel
Day 9: Departure day
Transfer to the airport at any time convenient for you to take your flight back home.
Day 1: Arusha
Touch down in Kilimanjaro International Airport where a Ker & Downey Africa representative will collect and transfer you to your hotel called African Tulip where we have arranged a 2 bedroom apartment suitable for 2 adults and 2 children. We have arranged a VIP meet and greet for you at the airport. You have the rest of the afternoon to relax and explore Arusha at your leisure.
The hotel has lots of offer including a bar, pool and restaurant.
Days 2 to 3: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, your driver will collect you and have with a game drive into the famous Lake Manyara National Park with a packed picnic lunch. It is famous due to the number of pink Flamingos. This is an integral part of any Tanzanian safari experience so we have ensured you get to experience this early on and it is a good introduction to your safari with its scenic beauty.
In the afternoon you will arrive at your camp called Lemala Ngorongoro which has one of the best locations on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. We have chosen this property as it has quick and easy access to the Crater floor and game drives from the camp ensure you are at Ngorongoro in 10 to 15 minutes maximum and you usually get there 1 hour prior to other guests ensuring exclusivity in the early morning. They can also offer guided walks into the forest and along the crater rim.
The accommodation is in luxury tents set in an ancient forest. For children, they offer lots of activities to keep the children happy.
Activities And Services
- COVID-19 document(s) included.
- Crater Floor Experience
- Crater Floor "Out of Africa" Hot Lunch
- Sundowners
- Maasai Boma Experience
- Nature Walk
- Tuk Tuk Cultural Experience
- Ngorongoro Main Dining Area
Optional
- Lemala Cubs Kids Activities
Days 4 - 6: Northern Serengeti
After your breakfast and check out, the driver will collect you and transfer you to the Manyara Airstrip and you will receive a packed picnic lunch. Check-in for your 1-hour 25-minute flight to your next safari destination Serengeti. From the airstrip, you will be transferred to your lodge for next 3 nights called Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge.
The lodge has a wonderful location as it is within the main corridor of the world-famous wildebeest migration. The tents are all glass-fronted and there is a Spa on-site as well. Kids can join the Lemala Cubs program which has activities for the children. Luxurious tents as all have private plunge pools. Laundry is also included.
In the afternoon you have a game drive in the Serengeti National Park. During the other days as well, there is a game drive during the day into the Serengeti. You can also explore the surroundings on a guided walk.
Activities And Services
- COVID-19 document(s) included.
- Game Drives
- Outdoor Dining
- Sundowners
- Kuria Main Dining Area
- Kuria Outside Dining
Optional
- Balloon Safaris
- Lemala Cubs Kids Activities
Recommended
- COVID-19 document(s) included.
- Spa
Day 7: End Of Itinerary